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The study aims to explore how sydnonimines release nitric oxide and stimulate soluble guanylate cyclase.

On the Mechanism of NO Release from Sydnonimines

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Experimental investigation reveals the role of oxygen in NO release from sydnonimines, suggesting new pharmacological insights.

The study aims to explore how sydnonimines release nitric oxide and stimulate soluble guanylate cyclase.
Investigated the spontaneous NO release from various sydnonimines.
Measured oxygen consumption rates correlating with NO generation and enzyme activation.
Examined effects of cysteine and superoxide dismutase on NO kinetics and guanylate cyclase responsiveness.
Sydnonimines liberate NO in correlation with enzyme activation, with maximal release at high concentrations.
Oxygen consumption during NO formation indicates a critical role in sydnonimine decomposition and NO production.
Presence of superoxide enhances sydnonimine breakdown to NO2- and NO3-, while influencing NO liberation kinetics.

Feelisch et al. (1989) studied this question.

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